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June 15, 2010
By shira.e. SILVER, Los Angeles, California
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word by word
it slowly slips out,
making a stupid mess.
with utter horrification,
try desperately
to scoop it back up.
too late.

it's already left a stain.

© Jacqueline T., Flower Mound, TX

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DayDreamWriter said...
on Apr. 9 2011 at 7:33 pm
DayDreamWriter, St. Charles, Illinois
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<3 it. Short, but to the point. It's totally relatable.